Re: Do you use earplugs? Have you?

I use ear plugs every time I fly on an airplane. I think I’ve only worn earplugs to sleep once to drown out the noise because there were many people in my immediate sleeping environment at the time. My husband, a retired carpenter had many of those foam earplugs and I would take some of the packets and use then for traveling. Maybe I should have worn them more often, and I wouldn’t be having the ringing and hissing sounds now.

Re: Do you use earplugs? Have you?

I always keep my earplugs in my purse. I like to use the soft, waxy kind, but don't make them too big--maybe the size of a pea. If I don't use earplugs when I swim I always get water in my ears and it's a real pain to hear for days on end. Also, when I'm traveling I need them, keeps out the noise of everything when I need a good night sleep. Love my earplugs!!

Re: Do you use earplugs? Have you?

I have always worn ear protection for concerts and other loud events like sports, shooting range, power tools and riding a motorcycle. I also am mindful of not cranking up the volume of my music on my earphones or in my car.

Re: Do you use earplugs? Have you?

I losted my hearing at a very early age- 50 years ago- and have suffered very severe tinnitus ever since. At times it is so distracting that I cannot concentrate or sleep. Constant loud, high-pitched whistle.

I now wear ear muffs and inserts (sometimes both if at the gun range) while mowing, using a chainsaw/power saw/other lawn equipment.

Re: Do you use earplugs? Have you?

I have always been sensitive to very loud noise. I used to go to concerts as a teen with tissue paper stuffed in my ears. I do worry now about ear phones and hearing loss. I love my MP3 player when I walk my dogs. But I do try to be aware at keeping the volume from being too loud.